Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has had a dramatic career change as he turns his hand to writing an erotic novel with a football theme.

The 71-year-old has been out of the dugout since being sacked as Birmingham manager in September 2017 and conceded it could well be his last job in football management.

Working alongside Jilly Cooper, Redknapp has been helping the famed author on her latest work, as she brought in his footballing expertise to compliment her writing.

Jilly, 81, said: "Harry has been so excited about the book.

"He has helped with all the research. It's going to be a wonderful change for him!"

Redknapp gives direction as Spurs boss (Image: Reuters)

Redknapp infamously denied taking bungs in 2012 by telling police he writes "like a two-year-old" an that he can't spell, whilst also claiming he had "never written a letter" in his life.

It is not the only career change Redknapp has undergone in recent months, coaching a Gaelic Football team for a documentary.

Harry Redknapp, 71, was in charge of Birmingham at the start of the season (Image: Birmingham Mail)

After being introduced to the popular Irish sport by former QPR coach Ciaran Deely, he was taken back by the skill shown by the players - particularly the way in which they added swerve to the ball when kicking.

He said: "I'm managing one team and Vialli is managing the other team.

Redknapp was sacked from Birmingham after a disappointing start to the season (Image: PA)

"I've been here in a little village, Castlehaven they're called and I've had the most fantastic few days here.

"It's a beautiful part of the world. Great people. I've really enjoyed myself."

In his last managerial role at a football club, Redknapp managed to keep Birmingham in the Championship but endured a horror start to the 2017/18 season. After five straight league defeats, and the side second bottom in the table, he was relieved of his duties.